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Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is gearing up to host an array of events marking the Saudi National Day celebrated annually on September 23, given the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and their peoples at all levels. BTEA welcomed Saudi citizens to the kingdom to attend its events, in addition to other visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, citizens and residents. The Authority indicated that the festivities include tours, folk music and entertaining shows to be held at key tourist attractions in Bahrain. Bahraini hotels and resorts will also provide special accommodation offers on…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the reception organised by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), marking Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day. The reception was held under the patronage of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. Al Zayani affirmed the depth of historical ties between the two countries in various sectors, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; and supported by His Royal Highness…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Saudi Arabia’s National Day. HM the King expressed sincere congratulations to King Salman, wishing him abundant health, happiness and long life, as well as further progress and prosperity to the brotherly Saudi people, under his leadership. HM the King expressed pride in the deep-rooted solid fraternal relations between the two kingdoms and their peoples, affirming Bahrain’s constant keenness to continue strengthening its fruitful cooperation and joint action with Saudi Arabia, within…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has unveiled that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will patronise DP World International Golf tour, set to be hosted by the kingdom on February 1-4, 2024.  HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad was speaking during the announcement event attended by HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GSA Deputy Chairman, Bahrain Combat Sports Council Chairman, and Keith Bailey, CEO of DB…

Muscat : Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Member, INJAZ Bahrain Board of Directors Chairperson, has been granted the Social Work Pioneer Medal by the Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. HH Shaikha Hessa was conferred the prestigious medal during the second ceremony to honour local social work pioneers in GCC countries, held in Muscat, Oman. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received the medal on behalf of HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa. On the occasion, HH Shaikha Hessa expressed her deepest…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced that 16 manpower agencies were referred for legal action after failing to acquire the necessary licenses during a joint inspection campaign in coordination with the Ministry of Interior (MOI), represented by the General Directorate for Criminal Detection and Forensic Evidence and the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Junaid, Acting Director of the Preventive Monitoring Directorate at the LMRA, stressed that there is no tolerance for the unapproved activity of manpower agencies that are not in compliance with the provisions of the Labour Market Laws, calling all enterprises and…

Manama, : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Defence Council (SDC), chaired the SDC meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today. The SDC reviewed the fruitful outcomes of HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister ‘s successful official visit to The United States of America, which featured the signing the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement between…

Manama : Ebrahim Bin Hasan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and Khalid Mohammed Kanoo, Board of Directors Chairman at Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, signed an agreement to build Sharifa Kanoo Arts Centre in Muharraq. The centre aims to support talented young artists by developing their skills by conducting training programmes, workshops, and initiatives; and highlighting their work. The Kanoo family has supported the artistic, cultural and social movement in Bahrain for many years, Minister Al Hawaj said, praising the charity and humanitarian work of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Company and its…

Sakhir : Exhibition World Bahrain will be hosting the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry to hold its annual UFI Expert Day on October 1. The one-day event, which takes place at the end of each year in one of the association’s member host countries, anticipates hosting event Industry experts from the region. The Exhibition World Bahrain is proud to be hosting such an event within their venue for the first time in the Kingdom. The day will unfold with a panel on the status of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) industry within the country. Experts from across…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, received Bahraini Runner Fatima Hussain, the first athlete from Bahrain and the GCC to participate in Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). HH Shaikh Nasser congratulated Hussain, who is also a senior process engineer at Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), om completing the world famous trail running event. HH praised the efforts of youth in the sports sector, noting that Bahrain takes pride in its sports talents who continue to leave their mark in international sport events. HH noted that the difficulties and…